Municipal News

Concerns about the proposed $500-million Hallō development at Granite Point Golf Course pushed Nelson city council to amend its new Official Community Plan (OCP).

The City of Nelson has welcomed the addition of two striking new sculptures to its public art collection.

Elevated water restrictions have been issued for all users on the Village of Slocan water system, effective immediately. 

The final public hearing for Nelson’s updated Official Community Plan is set for Tuesday, Sept. 9.

The RDCK has made booking building permit inspections a seamless and positive experience with the introduction of a new centralized email address.

This week’s high temperatures and low water levels have forced the City of Nelson to impose stage 2 watering restrictions.

The City of Nelson is seeking $7 million through the Union of B.C. Municipalities Strategic Priorities Fund to replace the Grohman Narrows wastewater treatment plant force main.

The City of Nelson is entering the final phase of public engagement before adopting its new Official Community Plan, which will guide land use, housing, development and sustainability planning over the next 10 years.

Residents will soon be able to purchase Class A compost from the Ootischenia Landfill and Salmo Transfer Station for agricultural, garden, and landscaping purposes. 

The City of Nelson has secured $710,490 in provincial funding to strengthen its emergency response system. 

Following months of community debate and vendor frustration, Nelson’s Wednesday farmers market will return to it’s longtime home on Baker Street next week (July 16). 

The Nelson & Area Wildfire Risk Reduction Committee is inviting residents and visitors in the Kootenays to take part in a family-friendly Wildfire Awareness Party at Lakeside Park on Thursday, July 10, from 2 to 6 p.m.